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Church fire in Chilliwack

Darpan News Desk , 05 Sep, 2023 10:33 AM
  • Church fire in Chilliwack

Fire investigators in Chilliwack are sifting through the charred debris of a church as they try to determine what sparked the blaze that gutted the building.

Flames broke out at the Cross Connection Church just before three yesterday afternoon.

A statement from the fire department says 54 firefighters battled the blaze but couldn't save the 75-year-old building.

Chilliwack R-C-M-P said investigators expected to be able to get inside today as they try to determine if the blaze is suspicious or criminal in nature.

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